Either/Or Thinking: You're Not a Toggle, You're a Dimmer
This is either/or thinking. Black and white. All or nothing. If I tell my boss the full truth, he'll fire me, so I must say nothing. But in the dimmer space, there's a version of the truth that's gent... ...more
strategy ,blog &feelings
August 04, 2026•3 min read
The Story They Told You About You Was Never Really About You
There is a voice in your head that has been running in the background for so long you've stopped hearing it as a voice. Not too much. Not too loud. Stay humble. Get yourself under control. Speed up or... ...more
blog ,permission &feelings
July 28, 2026•4 min read
Helping From Depletion Isn't Generosity, It's Destructive
Here's a question I ask clients more than almost any other: what is it costing you to center everyone else’s needs over caring for yourself? Most people pause when I ask that. Not because they don't k... ...more
blog ,permission &feelings
July 21, 2026•3 min read
Your Feelings Are Not the Problem. Ignoring Them Is.
Most of us were taught, somewhere along the way, to manage our emotions. Push them down. Power through. Don't let them show at work, especially if you're in a leadership role. ...more
blog ,feelings
July 14, 2026•3 min read
Your Best Thinking Is Waiting on the Other Side of a Break
If you've ever thought or said, "I'm too busy for time away," here's some unsolicited advice from your coach: you need downtime immediately. ...more
strategy ,blog &permission
July 07, 2026•2 min read
On Intuition: You Already Know
Here's what I know about intuition: it doesn't shout. It asks. Quietly, persistently, at the most inconvenient moments. And one of the most common things I see in the people I work with is not that th... ...more
blog ,intuition
June 30, 2026•4 min read